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ORGANIC VENDING

yonaturals — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:01:07 GMT

YoNaturals is a vending machine company dedicated to selling organic products that combine three unremitting consumer trends—convenience, organics and health.

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YoNaturals overview of the Natural & Organic Food Industry

yonaturals — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:59:59 GMT

The innovation and strong growth in certified organics, healthy kid-sized drinks and snacks, personal care, gluten and pre-and pro-biotics is fueling the grow according to The Natural Foods Merchandiser’s 2007 Market Overview.

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Healthy Food Options Competing with School Meal Programs

yonaturals — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:58:53 GMT

Each day, there are more food choices being offered to children in schools outside of the school meals program. Meals offered through the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast program must meet nutritional guidelines.

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It’s About Time! - Healthy Vending - YoNaturals

yonaturals — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:57:30 GMT

To eat at least 100 Nutripoints each day from six food groups is the goal. When reached, people are assured their diets will meet or exceed the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowances and recommendations of the American Heart Association and American Cancer Society.

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Vending in Schools rated as junk

yonaturals — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:55:08 GMT

This news may confirm the obvious to some, but it comes at a time when about 20% to 30% of children are overweight or at risk of becoming so. Some schools and entire school districts have revamped what’s sold in vending machines in an effort to offer foods that are considered healthier.

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Vending Machines in Schools

yonaturals — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:53:29 GMT

Competitive foods are defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as foods offered at school other than meals served through USDA school meal programs-school breakfast, school lunch and after school snack programs.

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Vending Machines that are “Healthy”… Really?

yonaturals — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:51:41 GMT

“Operators can charge more for healthy products and their sale through vending machines will increase operators’ revenue and margins across the board,” Trotter said. “For once vending can be associated with a leading movement in consumer health and wellness.

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Part of YoNaturals healthy vending report studies for 2007.

yonaturals — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:49:19 GMT

Kindergartners through high school seniors will continue to see more low-calorie vending-machine drinks after a year-old agreement between the American Beverage Association (ABA) and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (AHG) was left largely unchanged after re-examination in August.

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YoNaturals Archive on healthy vending issues in the 21st Century

yonaturals — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:46:37 GMT

We begin the 21st century with a startling setback: An epidemic of childhood obesity.” That’s from the opening line of a report issued today by the Institute of Medicine, an independent group that advises the federal government.

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YoNaturals San Diego county overview on childhood obesity issues in the county.

yonaturals — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:45:08 GMT

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Obesity causes extensive health consequences and results in significant financial implications to individuals and taxpayers.

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